Open Wide Podcast

Bipartisan Agreement: Medicare Dental Coverage Must Happen Recent findings reveal a bipartisan majority supporting dental coverage in Medicare, leaving 24 million older Americans without essential care. In this video, we explore why now is the time for change amidst polarization and how this agreement can pave the way for health equity. #Medicare #DentalCoverage #HealthcareForAll #Bipartisanship #OlderAdults #HealthEquity #OralHealth #VoterAgreement #AmericanHealthcare #PolicyChange

Managing Technical Debt: Balancing Speed and Scalability Technical debt management is crucial for startups. This discussion highlights trade-offs between quick fixes and sustainable solutions. Time is limited, resources are finite, and achieving balance is essential for growth and investment. Learn how to navigate these challenges effectively. #TechnicalDebt #StartupGrowth #Scalability #SoftwareDevelopment #TimeManagement #ResourceAllocation #TechTradeOffs #BusinessStrategy #InvestmentGrowth #AgileDevelopment

The Surprising Drive Behind Dental License Portability Discover how the Department of Defense is influencing dental license portability for military families. This unexpected need highlights the importance of accessible dental care for relocating practitioners. Learn how this impacts service members and their spouses in our insightful discussion. #DentalCare #MilitaryFamilies #LicensePortability #DepartmentOfDefense #DentalProfessionals #HealthcareAccess #MilitaryLife #RelocationChallenges #DentalLicense #ServiceMembers

Unlock Your Productivity: Embrace AI in the Workforce Discover how to leverage AI to supercharge your productivity in the workplace. We explore the crucial need for support teams to adopt AI tools to maintain a competitive edge and enhance efficiency in their roles. Don't get left behind—stay ahead with technology! #ProductivityBoost #AIInWorkplace #WorkSmart #TechSavvy #EfficiencyMatters #FutureOfWork #SupportStaff #Automation #EmbraceInnovation #AIProductivity

Why Ratings Matter More Than Brand in Choosing Services We explore how service ratings and availability often outweigh branding in consumer choices. With insights on selecting the best options based on reputation and accessibility, you’ll gain a fresh perspective on service selection. Join us as we break down this crucial decision-making process! #ConsumerChoices #ServiceRatings #BrandAwareness #CustomerExperience #DecisionMaking #HealthcareDecisions #DoctorSelection #ReputationMatters #ServiceQuality #Availability

Scott Drucker DMD, MS and Jinesh Patel chat with Dr Marko Vujicic, Chief Economist and VP of the Health Policy Institute at the American Dental Association. They discuss all things oral health and public policy, and Marko lays out the roadmap for solving the access to care issue: ? Address financial issues (think coverage of treatment) ? Raise oral health literacy ? Improve ease of navigation of the oral health system for patients Check out the full episode at the link in the comments below ??

Mastering Dentistry: The Business Side Matters! ???? Many dentists excel in patient care yet struggle with business operations. This video explores the importance of understanding business functions to enhance efficiency and profitability within dental practices, highlighting how specialized support can transform success. Join us on this journey to better management! #DentalBusiness #PracticeManagement #EfficiencyMatters #DentalCare #SmallBusinessSuccess #ExpertSupport #RevenueGrowth #BusinessSkills #Dentistry #PatientCare

Jinesh Patel and Scott Drucker DMD, MS had the opportunity to chat with Ophir Tanz, founder of Pearl! They discuss: - Why AI in dental makes so much sense - Training data - Various use cases of AI in dental - Regulatory hurdles (and the confusion around the press releases!) - Pearl's future In this clip below Ophir describes some of the magic of dental AI: automating inputs into practice management software. Check out the full episode at the link in the comments below ??

Our podcast hosts Scott Drucker DMD, MS and Jinesh Patel, spotted together at the Chicago Dental Society midwinter conference!

Scott Drucker DMD, MS and Jinesh Patel had a great conversation with Dr. Ashley L., pediatric dentist and founder of Firstgrin. They discuss: ?? The launch and growth of Firstgrin ?? Social media use to reach the community ?? Leveraging partnerships to fuel growth ?? Dental advice for new and expecting parents In this clip Dr Lerman breaks down some of the cost of delaying a child's first dental visit. Check out the episode at the link in the comments below ??